Outfielder McKenzie Lawrence Signs with Gardner-Webb Softball
July 23, 2019 | Softball
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Gardner-Webb softball head coach Tom Cole announced the signing of outfielder McKenzie Lawrence today, the eighth signee of the Runnin' Bulldogs' incoming class.
Lawrence (Christiansburg, Va. / Auburn High School) was a four-year letter winner for coach David Hurd at Auburn High School and primarily played center field. The 5-foot-8 outfielder hit .370 for her career with 107 runs batted in and 20 home runs. She scored 107 runs and had an on-base percentage of .470. The Christiansburg native stole 54 bases and was caught just four times.
Lawrence was a four-time All-Region and All-Conference selection and had her best statistical year as a junior when she hit .430 with 10 doubles, six home runs and 30 RBI all while leading Auburn High to a state runner-up finish. As a senior, she hit .300 with five doubles, seven home runs and 25 RBI and helped AHS win the Class A state championship.
She earned All-State honors following her sophomore, junior and senior seasons.
Lawrence played for the Carolina Curve club team, which is under the direction of head coach David Wacaster.
"We are all very excited about McKenzie," stated Coach Cole. "She is a tremendous athlete who comes from a good family. I have been watching her play for several years, and every time I've seen her, she has improved. She is a talented player right now, and with her work ethic, there's no telling how good she will become."
Lawrence joins Ashlee Baker, Tristen Rainne-Horrell, Ansley Lee, Andrea Lyon, Jessica McRae, Molly Montgomery and Kaylee Nicholson as one of eight incoming student-athletes that will take the field for the Runnin' Bulldogs in 2020.
She is one of four incoming players to come from GWU from outside the state of North Carolina joining a list that includes Baker (Lincolnton, Ga.), Lyon (Columbia, SC) and Nicholson (Evans, Ga.).
More information on Gardner-Webb softball, including the complete 2020 roster and schedule, will be posted at a later date. For the most up-to-date news on the Runnin' Bulldogs, visit gwusports.com.
